Gwen and Richard are both College professors and love Austin. Richard is very involved in the Austin music scene and Gwen loves all of what outdoor Austin has to offer. Richard lives full time in the main house and Gwen commutes from Morgantown, WV where she teaches at the University. They have 2 grown sons and a young daughter as well as a great dog and chickens!

Ann is our Aerie house manager, has lived in Austin for over 30 years and has traveled and stayed in AirBnB properties worldwide.

We won't intrude on your life but we will be available if you need us. Richard or Ann will most times be available to greet you, answer questions and make great suggestions on things to do and places to eat.

The cedar-walled guest house was beautiful! While Gwen and Richard were away and we did not have the opportunity to meet them, Ann (House manager) was very helpful and made it easy for us to get into the guest house.
My mom and I stayed here and it was absolutely enough room for both of us. The futon and bed were both very comfortable, and the A/C was GREAT for the hot Austin days.
Although it's not a tree house, it felt like one as you looked out over the tree tops in the upper room. The chickens are quiet but fun to "talk to" over your morning coffee (which was provided - along with oatmeal- by Gwen & Richard). Loved it!

I loved my stay at Belle's guest house! It was private, quaint, and clean. Belle has a lovely yard with trees, animals, and a bird feeder. The home was perfect for just me, but would have comfortably fit 1-2 more. I was happy to have a rental car to get around, but there are definitely a few nice cafes within walking distance. Thanks for hosting my first trip to Austin!

What a great experience. The guest house was very cute and clean, and the pretty backyard with a chicken coop really made it a unique experience. Belle was a good host but I didn't see much of her. I would definitely recommend this space!

Belle is great, and gave us some good tips on finding thrift stores. The neighborhood is quiet and leafy, and perfect for walking around at night. The guest house is lovely. Two beds on separate levels make it great for two people who each want their own space. Great central location. We'll definitely stay there again!

We had a great stay at the aerie guesthouse! It was a last minute reservation and Belle was extremely helpful and friendly. I wish that we had found it earlier and stayed for a few extra days. Great house, amazing host, it was an incredible first airbnb experience.

It is hard to describe just how amazing my experience with Belle was. Hands down, the best AirBNB I have ever stayed at and the best host ever. First-- the host: Belle was WONDERFUL. Accommodating, friendly, very attentive, and overall just good vibes. I wish we had stayed longer just so I could have more interactions with her. Second-- the space: AMAZING. Clean, airy, well-lit, well-built, incredible. I could live there happily for years. Wherever Belle goes, I would absolutely be willing to stay with her again. Arrival went smoothly, departure went smoothly as well. Her dog Sparky is the cutest, her hens are adorable, and the cat-- Cactus Jack-- was also very friendly. Everything about this stay was fantastic.

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Belle and I met at the Quaker meeting in Austin and we have known each other for almost one year now. We first connected over our relationship with Guatemala and the communities that we each have there. Since then, Belle has helped me go through the process of purchasing my first home and helping me renovate it (she is a great carpenter!).
Belle's backyard aerie nest is warm and comfortable with plenty of natural light from the windows throughout. Belle and her husband are truly jacks of all trades and built this home largely by themselves. Beyond the comfortable space, their family is very welcoming to everyone and knowledgeable about the world. Belle is very modest, but her life story is inspiring and interesting.

I've known Belle Z for over 20 years, and as one of her daughters can definitely vouch for the fact that she has comfy beds. The Aerie is quiet and comfortable. Upstairs is good for lounging, reading, and sleeping. Overall, it is a pretty snazzy little building and I encourage visitors to Austin to check it out.